The first of three expected waves of moisture brought about an inch of rain to the Reno area Saturday, giving firefighters a boost in conquering a late season fire that destroyed 29 homes and burned about 3,200 acres.

Conditions cleared by Saturday afternoon, but more rain was expected through the weekend, the National Weather Service said.

In addition to two inches of rain, the storm also brought another challenge for emergency workers. Officials fear its potential for causing flooding in burned areas, after one of the driest winters in Reno history.

“I’m confident we’ll be able to respond successfully if necessary,” Washoe County Manager Katy Simon said, adding that hydrologists and officials were monitoring the situation.

The system that moved in Friday night left anywhere from 2 to 3 inches of snow around Lake Tahoe.

Forecasters say rain and snow showers will linger into Sunday night through Monday, when the area will see a more likely chance of heavier precipitation.

The National Weather Service forecast a slight chance of snow early Sunday in Reno, followed by a chance of rain. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. The agency also forecasts a 90 percent chance of precipitation on Monday, with some snow possible early in the day.

Reno is expected to see mostly cloudy weather starting Monday evening and all day Tuesday.

More significant snowfall was expected in the central and southern Sierra, with up to two feet of snow expected between Sunday evening and Monday afternoon. The Mammoth Mountain Ski Area resort received “long awaited and much needed” snow between Friday night and Saturday morning, when 17 inches fell, spokeswoman Joani Lynch said.

“It’s heavy and wet. It’s a great base maker,” she said.

The resort expected to open all its slopes by the end of the week. Before the storm, only about 30 percent of the area available for skiing was open, as the resort had to rely on man-made snow, Lynch said.